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Operating manual SUNTEST XLS / XLS+
1.2 Instructions for safe operation
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Notes for safe operation
Please follow the safety instructions in the individual chapters.
Usage as authorized:
• SUNTEST XLS / XLS+ are used for exposure and weathering of material samples.
• The equipment is suitable for continuous operation.
• The equipment has been tested for electromagnetic compatibility and for installation in an industrial application.
Unauthorized usage:
• No substances or materials that are inflammable or that can explode should be used in the test chamber.
• No substances or materials that may release toxic substances in any form should be used in the test chamber.
• The equipment may not be used for drying or heating objects or foodstuffs.
Safety instructions for commissioning:
WARNING - Pull out the power plug:
Coming in contact with live parts can result in a possibly fatal electrical shock.
When assembling the radiation system, set the ON (I) / OFF (O) switch to the „OFF (O)“ position and pull out the
power plug. Secure the power plug from being inserted again.
WARNING - UV-radiation being emitted: :
If the sample table is not used, UV-radiation is emitted at the bottom of the equipment and can result in damage to the
skin of the face and the retina. The sample table should always be used when the equipment is running !
CAUTION - cuts and gashes:
The optical filters have sharp edges that can result in cut wounds.
Hand-gloves must be worn at all times when working on the radiation unit.
The equipment fulfills the following safety specifications:
• DIN EN 292, Part 1:1991-11, Part 2:1995-06
Safety of machinery
• DIN EN 61010 Part 1:1994-05
Safety requirements for electrical equipment for measurement, control and laboratory use. General requirements.
• DIN EN 50178 (VDE0160): 1998-04
Electronic equipment for use in power installations.
• DIN EN 50082 (VDE 0839) Part 1:1997-11
Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC), Generic immunity standard. Part 1: Residential, commercial and light indu-
stry. Part 2: Industrial area.
Disposal:
• Please dispose of the packing materials according to the applicable disposal guidelines. There is a list given in
chapter 2.2, „Packing Material“.
• Xenon lamps are special waste and may be sent to ATLAS MTT B.V. for disposal.
• Old equipment contains re-usable materials. Therefore, please do not simply dispose of old equipment at the
nearest garbage dump, but ask your city or community administration about the possibilities of recycling.
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